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The Celtics probably won't have to look further than their own bench for Brad Stevens' new top assistant coach.

According to a source, the team is leaning towards Jay Larranaga, who will also coach the Celtics' summer league team for the second straight year. Ron Adams was let out of the two remaining years on his contract Sunday to join Steve Kerr's staff in Golden State.

Larranaga and fellow assistant Jamie Young are the two main holdovers from Doc Rivers' staff.

Larranaga, the son of University of Miami coach Jim Larranaga, had coached the Erie Bayhawks of the NBADL for two straight seasons, and led the team to the D-League playoffs both times.

He joined Rivers' staff for the 2012-13 season, and stayed on with Brad Stevens last year.

He has a strong player development record - something the Celtics desperately need as they continue in the rebuilding process.